MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
BREAK SERVO CORRODED, FRONT VALLANCE CORRODED, BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, FUEL PIPE CORRODED, REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED, FLOORS CORRODED AT O/S AND N/S REAR, REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS CORRODED.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines
Corrosion on lower front panel
Corrosion on wheel arches
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines
Corrosion on lower front panel
Corrosion on wheel arches
Oil leak
ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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A498 BRR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 121,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A498 BRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A498 BRR registered?
A498 BRR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A498 BRR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A498 BRR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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